The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on January 24

Cancel your “what should we watch?” group chat. From wall-to-wall NBA action to reality-show bonding, undercover Hallmark hijinks, prestige nature docs, and a late-night SNL reset, Saturday’s lineup is doing the most—in a good way.

Here’s what’s worth parking yourself on the couch for.

🏀 NBA Takes Over Saturday Afternoon

NBA Saturday Primetime

ABC | Starts at 3:00 PM ET

ABC is giving basketball fans a triple-header marathon, and yes, it’s basically an all-day event.

• 3:00 PM – The New York Knicks head to Philly to face the 76ers

• 5:30 PM – The Golden State Warriors battle the Minnesota Timberwolves

• 8:30 PM – The Los Angeles Lakers meet the Dallas Mavericks

Whether you’re here for legacy franchises, star power, or just yelling at the TV about defense, this lineup delivers from mid-afternoon straight through prime time.

💔 Reality TV Meets Real Healing

Breathe Again

Lifetime | 8:00 PM ET

Three women. One dating show. Zero tolerance for nonsense.

Toni Braxton, Essence Atkins, and Cree Summer star as contestants who bond after being rejected on a reality dating seriesand turn disappointment into an unexpected sisterhood. Emotional, empowering, and very Lifetime in the best way.

Bring tissues. And maybe wine.

💎 Hallmark, But Make It a Heist

Caught by Love

Hallmark Channel | 8:00 PM ET

Rachael Leigh Cook plays a resort guest on a soul-searching getaway who somehow winds up knee-deep in an undercover jewel theft investigation. Because obviously.

Luke Macfarlane co-stars in this tropical romance that swaps small-town bakeries for intrigue, adventure, and a little sparkle. Equal parts cozy and chaotic.

🍿 Nostalgia Night With Snacks

Dinner and a Movie

TBS | 8:00 PM ET

Jason and Jenny settle in with The Tomorrow War, proving once again that nothing pairs better with sci-fi chaos than commentary and comfort food. Low effort viewing, maximum couch appeal.

🌍 Nature Documentary, But Make It Epic

Planet Earth: Kingdom

BBC America | 8:00 PM ET

Sir David Attenborough narrates the interconnected lives of leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, and lions in a remote river valley in Zambia. It’s stunning, intense, and a reminder that nature is beautiful… and absolutely ruthless.

Perfect counterprogramming if reality TV isn’t your thing tonight.

🗞️ The News, With Punchlines

Have I Got News for You

CNN | 9:00 PM ET

The show returns for a new season with comedian Andy Richter and media executive Janice Min joining the panel. Expect sharp takes, clever humor, and news commentary that doesn’t make you sigh deeply into your couch pillow.

🔍 A Cold Case Revisited

48 Hours

CBS | 10:00 PM ET

More than three decades after Debe Atrops was murdered, investigators believe they finally have enough evidence to prosecute her estranged husband. But her daughter strongly disagrees, raising painful questions about justice, truth, and closure.

Heavy, gripping, and classic true-crime television.

🎤 Late Night Gets a Fresh Jolt

Saturday Night Live

NBC | 11:30 PM ET

Teyana Taylor hosts, bringing serious star energy to Studio 8H, while Geese handles musical duties. New host, new vibe, and the perfect way to close out your Saturday night—whether it fully lands or spirals gloriously.

📡 Final Take from The TV Cave

This is one of those Saturdays where your remote is working overtime. Sports fans are fed, movie lovers are cozy, reality watchers get feelings, and night owls have plenty to stick around for.

We’ll be back tomorrow with more TV goodness—until then, happy watching. 🍿